dark in French
dark in French is obscur, sombre, foncé — dark means having little or no light.
dark in French
obscur
sombre
foncé
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
sombre
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
obscur
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
noir
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
obscurité
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
tombée de la nuit
(uncountable) Nightfall.
What does "dark" mean?
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adj Having little or no light.
"The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn."
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adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
"She painted the walls a dark shade of green."
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adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
"He has a dark secret he's never told anyone."
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noun The absence of light; nightfall.
"The kids were told to be home before dark."
dark in a sentence
- The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn.
- It gets dark early in winter.
- She painted the walls a dark shade of green.
- He has a dark secret he's never told anyone.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dark" in French?
"dark" in French is obscur, sombre, foncé. dark means: Having little or no light.
How do you use "dark" in a sentence?
Example: "The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn." In French, "dark" is obscur, sombre, foncé.
Are there other ways to say "dark" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "dark": obscur, sombre, foncé, noir, obscurité, tombée de la nuit.
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